Amina Sherif, Woman International Master (WIM)
Amina Sherif, known in the chess world as amina175, is a formidable Woman International Master (WIM) titleholder who delights fans and opponents alike with a strategic mix of grit, tactical awareness, and a hint of unpredictability. Rising steadily through the ranks since 2020, Amina has crafted a tale of tenacity, triumphs, and those ever-intriguing moments where even grandmasters might reconsider their approach.
About Amina
With a blitz peak rating soaring up to 2094 in late 2021 and rapid hitting an impressive 2042, Amina demonstrates remarkable versatility across time controls. While her bullet rating might modestly peak at 1434, she more than compensates with a solid knack for high-stakes rapid and blitz games, making her a thrilling competitor at any pace.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a strong endgame frequency (over 75% of her games see deep endgames), Amina’s patience and positioning skills are second to none. Her comeback rate is an astonishing 73%, proving she's not just alert but downright stubborn when behind on the scoreboard.
Amina's average moves per win hover around 66, showing a flair for prolonged battles rather than quick collapses. However, if things don’t look promising, she doesn’t waste time — an early resignation rate of just 1.33% suggests she values efficiency over drama.
Interestingly, Amina tends to shine brightest during morning hours, with a perfect 100% win rate at 9 AM, and an impressive overall performance on Sundays and Mondays—maybe chess is her weekend brunch ritual?
Chess Personality & Stats
- Win Record Across Formats: Blitz: 64 wins, Rapid: 18 wins, Bullet: 23 wins
- Longest Winning Streak: 5 consecutive victories (because who doesn't love a hot streak?)
- Favorite Opponents: Has faced hashtagchess 32 times, davephin 14 times, showing both rivalry and respect.
- Win Rate Vs Various Opponents: Many perfect 100% win rates against a wide array of challengers — evidence of a killer instinct when opportunity arises.
Memorable Moments
One of the most recent shining victories came during a French Defense Kings Indian Attack, where Amina secured a graceful victory by resignation. Her games often reveal clever opening preparation but are never just about openings — her midgame and endgame precision seal the deal, leaving opponents scratching their heads while she quietly packs up her bishops.
A Dash of Humor
Amina might resign early just 1.33% of the time, but when she does, it’s probably because she realized she left her coffee on the stove — even chess warriors have priorities! And with a tilt factor of 5, she’s got just enough to get passionate without throwing the board—just a little theatrical flair for the crowd.
Behind the scenes, Amina’s rapid and blitz prowess makes her an electrifying presence on the online scene, combining tactical brilliance with the kind of resilience you'd need to stay serenely calm while your knight is under relentless pressure.
Keep an eye on amina175 — a player who proves that chess is not just a game of kings and queens, but one of character, persistence, and perhaps a touch of morning magic!